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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.47, 176.14 and 45.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.47, 176.14 and 45.25 is: 67.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.47 : 176.14 = 45.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.47/176.14 = 45.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.47x = 176.14 × 45.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.47x = 7,969.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,969.95/117.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.85

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